Posted on 12/13/2007 4:38:21 PM PST by snugs
Today the President met with Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua
The President Bush Condemed Assassination of Lebanese Brigadier General Francois al-Hajj
I strongly condemn yesterday's assassination of Lebanese Brigadier General Francois al-Hajj and extend my condolences to his family and the families of the innocents who were murdered alongside him.
This assassination marks the twelfth political assassination or attempted assassination Lebanon has suffered since October 2004. Like the many victims before him, General al-Hajj was a supporter of Lebanon's independence and an opponent of Syria's interference in Lebanon's internal affairs. I call on the international community to support the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of these vicious attacks, and to stand with the citizens of Lebanon who continue to struggle to safeguard their freedom, sovereignty, and democracy. This act of terrorism again reminds us of the importance of the International Tribunal established by the UN Security Council earlier this year and of the urgency of ensuring that the Tribunal is fully funded and capable of commencing its operations as soon as possible, to begin holding accountable those responsible for this systematic campaign of murder against Lebanon's most ardent patriots. We must work together to support and strengthen an independent and democratic Lebanon.
This attack comes as Lebanon is seeking to choose a new president. The United States supports the efforts of the democratically elected Lebanese Government and the Lebanese Armed Forces to maintain the sovereignty and stability of Lebanon before the presidential elections. As Lebanon seeks to select a president democratically and in accordance with its constitution, interference by the Syrian regime and its allies, aimed at intimidating the Lebanese people, must end. The people of Lebanon deserve the opportunity to choose their leaders in freedom and without fear.
The defense secretary Robert Gates is in Scotland to attend an informal meeting with the NATO defense ministry.
Press Briefing by Dana Perino - James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2646
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Meets with President Yar'Adua of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Oval Office
PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, it's been my honor to welcome you here to the White House. We just had a very extensive and fruitful discussion on a variety of issues, and that's what you would expect when friends meet together.
The President is committed to democracy and rule of law. He was very articulate in his desire to make sure that the people of Nigeria understand that their government will be fair and transparent, and will be a government of the people. Mr. President, I am impressed by your commitment to reform, your adherence to the concept of rule of law, and your belief in transparency. And I congratulate you for being a strong leader.
We also talked about social justice issues, the issue of education. The President is committed to seeing to it that compulsory education is followed through on in his country throughout the country, and I admire that. And we want to help you. The United States has got a program that is dedicated to making sure every child gets a good education. It's in our national interests that that be the case.
It's also in our national interests, Mr. President, to help you if you so desire on issues like HIV/AIDS and malaria. The President is strongly committed to helping the Nigerian families affected by these diseases get treatment and help. He understands that there needs to be a comprehensive program of prevention, distribution of antiretrovirals, and then a capacity to help the orphans who have been left behind as a result of this terrible disease. And we're committed, through what we call PEPFAR, Mr. President. I'm going to the United States Congress and ask them to double our commitment, because we believe it's in our interests to help you if you so desire. It's in our interests from a security perspective; it's in our interests from a moral perspective.
So we've had a good visit. I'm proud you're here, and I welcome you and thank you for your time and for your heart.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria, as he welcomes him to the Oval Office Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at the White House. Said President Bush, "Mr. President, I am impressed by your commitment to reform, your adherence to the concept of rule of law, and your belief in transparency. And I congratulate you for being a strong leader." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates looks at an exhibit of Dolly, the first cloned mammal, in the Royal Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Dec. 13, 2007
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Australian Defense Minister Joel Fitzgibbon in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dec. 13, 2007. Secretary Gates and defense ministers from other NATO countries with troops in southern Afghanistan will meet for two days in Edinburgh to discuss the way ahead in Afghanistan. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with staff members between meetings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dec. 13, 2007. Gates and defense ministers from other NATO countries with troops in southern Afghanistan are meeting for two days in Edinburgh to discuss the way ahead in Afghanistan. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby
I caught a snippet of a newsbabe talking about a Presidential assasination as we were cruising the channels last night. I was wondering who it was, since I hadn’t seen anything on FR about it.
Hey, y’all. Merry Christmas.
U.S. fashion model Lauren Bush, the niece of the current President of the United States George W. Bush, poses for the photographers as she launches the 'FEED 1' bag which she has designed to raise awareness about child hunger and raise funds for the United Nations World Food Programme's school feeding program, in a central London's department store, (Harrods) Wednesday Dec. 12, 2007. According to the organizers, the goal is to help children get into school and out of hunger as each FEED 1 bag, made from 100% organic fair-trade material, sold will provide a year's worth of lunch meals in school for one child in need. The design was inspired by the bags of food rations that WFP distributes around the world and it retails at 30 British pounds (some 61 US dollars).
U.S. fashion model Lauren Bush, right, the niece of the current President of the United States George W. Bush, accompanied by her assistant in the development of the project, Ellen Gustafson, as they pose for the photographers at the launch of the the 'FEED 1' bag which was designed to raise awareness about child hunger and raise funds for the United Nations World Food Programme?s school feeding program, in a central London department store, Wednesday Dec. 12, 2007.
Hi, snugs.
Thanks for the ping and your hard work
I must admit when I sorting the dose out it was the first time I had heard about it too and congratulations on winning the toaster tonight.
Hi altura good to see you here tonight
My pleasure and thank you for your hard work on this thread as well.
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I haven’t heard or read anything about the assassination either.
Hey, I just read a wonderful article at this site:
http://www.chickasawjournal.com/articles/2007/12/12/opinion/edit2.txt
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well.
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